Funding per student in the state of Michigan is lagging far behind, according to data shared by Superintendent George Stockero to the Copper Country Intermediate School Board this week. Stockero talked about the School Finance Research Collaborative, which recently completed Michigan’s first comprehensive school adequacy study that answers the question: …
Read More »Hancock Schools Superintendent Looks Forward To Next Chapter
As Hancock Public Schools begin the search for a new superintendent, future plans are hopeful for outgoing Superintendent Kipp Beaudoin. The board accepted Beaudoin’s letter of resignation this week at its regular board meeting and cordially thanked him for his four years of service to the families of the district. …
Read More »Improve Your Wellness at Inaugural Fair on March 30
The following press release was issued by Finlandia University: The Copper Country community is invited to the Finnish American Heritage Center on Saturday, March 30 from 2 to 5 p.m. for the inaugural Wellness Fair at Finlandia University. The fair will include more than a half dozen vendors, several no-cost …
Read More »MTEC Smartzone Presents Starting Your own Business
Are you curious to know what it takes to start your own business? The MTEC SmartZone’s Jason Mack will be presenting on this topic at the Portage Lake District Library on Monday at 6:30pm. Some of these include: what problem are you solving, what is your go to market plan, …
Read More »Portage Paddle Sports Adds New Location
The following press release was issued by Portage Paddle Sports: After two successful seasons, Portage Paddle Sports will be expanding for the 2019 summer season. Portage Paddle Sports will continue to operate at Hancock Beach in Hancock, Michigan and will now open a second location at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park …
Read More »New Aspirus physician Kirk Klemme, MD, helps people of all ages live their best life
The following press release was issued by Aspirus Keweenaw: LAURIUM, Mich. – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital & Clinics is pleased to welcome Kirk Klemme, MD, to it’s growing team of medical providers. Dr. Klemme has more than 40 years of medical experience and he is here to help people of all ages …
Read More »Finlandia Hosting “By Faith” An Event Celebrating Suomi Seminary (1904-1958)
The following press release was issued by Finlandia University: The rich history of Suomi Seminary and the lives and ministries of its graduates will be honored and celebrated September 21-22, 2019 on the campus of Finlandia University. This event, titled “By Faith,” will gather living alumni, family of alumni, the …
Read More »Michigan Tech Hosts STEM Festival & Science Fair
Hundreds of Keweenaw area students visited the campus of Michigan Tech Tuesday as they took part in all sorts of fun and games, and all in the name of “Science.” The Western UP Science and Engineering Festival brings elementary and middle school students and their families from many areas to …
Read More »Seven Suspects Arrested In Drug Bust In Alger County
Seven people are in custody following an investigation by detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team in Alger County. The suspects were arrested on Monday on various drug charges related the distribution of prescription pills. The investigation began in 2017 by detectives from UPSET and Homeland Security Investigations after …
Read More »Body Of Woman Found In Menominee County River Identified
The identity of a woman’s body found in a river in Menominee Township is now known. The Menominee County Sheriff’s Office said that the body was found around 11:00 Saturday. The victim was identified as 46-year-old Tammy LaFramboise of South Dakota, who had been missing since March 1st. The Yankton …
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